We have an incredible all female line up of talented artists exhibiting at the RSA this summer in their Historic Vaults. Read more about the exhibition HERE.
The Vaults, - 3 floor, RSA House, 8 John Adam St, London, WC2N 6EZ
Anna Sudbina is a British-Russian painter whose work blends process-led abstraction with lyrical, fragmented figuration.
Drawing on a background in philosophy, psychology, and classical training. Her practice is informed by the philosophy of
Derrida, particularly his ideas about memory’s role in shaping perception. Sudbina's spatial awareness stems from a
decade in interior design, and her work has been exhibited internationally, with collectors including Suzanne Brenner (The
Met) and Brigitte Stepputtis (Vivienne Westwood).
CARRIE JEAN GOLDSMITH
Carrie Jean Goldsmith was born in Canada and has lived in the UK for many years. After a career in the music industry and starting a family, she pursued art through short courses and a Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts from Sussex University. Her abstract works focus on colour, light, and tonal gradation. Her pieces often evoke the language of nature through deep, organic hues and a spontaneous approach to mark making, sometimes suggesting landscapes without being site-specific. Goldsmith’s work has been accepted into the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition three times and is held in private collections worldwide.
ISABEL FISHLOCK
Isabel Fishlock studied Fashion and Print at Central Saint Martins and worked as a print and embroidery designer for brands including John Galliano, Dior, and Paul Smith. Since 2019, she has focused on painting, drawing on her design background. A love of colour, flamboyance, and a feeling of lightness continue to shape her work today.
LEXI LAINE
Lexi Laine is a British photographic artist known for her ethereal underwater imagery, often created in remote and pristine locations around the world. Based on the south coast of the UK, she works entirely on a single breath hold, having trained as a freediver to create her otherworldly scenes without scuba equipment. Her photographs frequently feature female subjects and explore themes of fantasy, folklore, and the human impact on the marine environment. Influenced by baroque painting, Laine blurs the line between reality and myth. She studied Fine Art at UCA Canterbury and has received international recognition, including the 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and sponsorship from Sony UK.
ZENA BLACKWELL
Zena Blackwell is an award-winning figurative painter based in Cardiff, Wales. Holding an MFA from Central Saint Martins, her work explores childhood, family, and memory, blending her own experiences with those of her children. Her expressive oil paintings often focus on nostalgic moments like family outings. Zena has exhibited at Saatchi Gallery and Hastings Contemporary, with work held in the National Library of Wales.